In beginning of Spring, you start to see various varieties of mango in markets of India. Some unripe varieties are used for making pickles. Some of these mangoes are also used in making chaats, chutneys, curries and salads. This unripe (kachi) mango (keri) nu shaak (curry) is similar to mango chutney but uses pickle masala […]
Gota (fritters)
Gota (fritters) are made with chickpea flour and vegetables. The most common type of gota is methi (fenugreek) ni bhaji (greens) na gota (fritters). Fenugreek greens are widely available during winter months. Gota is very popular street food and usually eaten as a snack with hot tea. When you buy gota from a street vendor […]
Stuffed Vegetables
Print Ringal Bataka na Ravaiya Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 35 mins Serves: 4 The stuffed vegetables are known as Ravaiya or bharelu skaak. Ingredients 4 small ringan (Indian eggplant) 4 small red or yellow bataka (potatoes) 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds ½ teaspoon cumin seeds ¼ […]
Rajma
Print Quick Rajma Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 30 mins Serves: 4 Dark Red Kidney Bean Soup Ingredients 2 15.5 oz. cans dark red kidney beans ½ a 15.5 oz. can of lentils 1 small yellow or red onion, thinly sliced 1 small tomato, ¼ inch diced 2 garlic cloves, finely […]
Makai no Chevado
Print Makai no Chevado Prep time: 30 mins Cook time: 1 hour 30 mins Total time: 2 hours Serves: 6 servings This is my cousin Sukeshi’s recipe of spicy corn (makai) pudding. The way she makes it, it tastes exactly like her mother’s (my aunt Ramamasi) famous Makai No Chevado. In summer, we used to have […]